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February 18, 2022

Business & Economy

Durham’s Atom Bank pushing on with flotation plans after Β£75 million raise

A mobile lender says it has taken a β€œfundamental next step” on its journey towards flotation after raising more than Β£75 million. Atom Bank achieved the mark following new equity priced at 70p per share. Bosses say the raise, led by…

March 24, 2020

Business & Economy

Tyneside pub site regenerated by residential development

A property business behind a number of successful residential developments across the region is breathing new life into the site of a Tyneside pub with its latest project. Woodacre Homes…

May 23, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Investment in future-proofing sustainability plans at PD Ports

PD Ports has spent Β£8.6 million on two new electric harbour cranes.

August 2, 2018

Business & Economy

Highly-rated specialist neuro lawyer joins Sintons

The specialist neurotrauma team at law firm Sintons has been strengthened further with a key new appointment. Kate Nickin moves to Sintons after ten years at Irwin Mitchell, where she has built a reputation for her work in neurotrauma and…

March 18, 2020

Business & Economy

Newcastle’s Atlas Cloud reveals growth plan after Β£2 million investment

An award-winning IT company has secured a Β£2 million investment to support job creation and expansion plans. Atlas Cloud has been supported by the Northern Venture Capital Trust Funds (VCTs), which are managed by Mercia. Bosses say the funding will allow…

July 8, 2020

Business & Economy

Taylor Wimpey expands Kenton Bank Foot housing scheme

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has been granted planning permission for 200 new homes as part of the third phase of development at Kenton Bank Foot. Located in Kingston Park, Newcastle, the new site will deliver a range of two and four-bedroom…

June 10, 2019

Business & Economy

UK economy shrinks as “dramatic” car production fall hits growth

The UK’s economy shrank in April as a β€œdramatic” Brexit-influenced drop in car manufacturing was compounded by an easing of goods stockpiling, latest official data has revealed. The economy contracted by 0.4 per cent compared to the month before, according…

May 17, 2019

Arts & Culture

National Youth Film Academy partnership with MediCinema brings the magic of film to the RVI

The National Youth Film Academy based in Gateshead has announced a new three year partnership with national charity, MediCinema, which provides magical cinema experiences for patients, young and old, in hospitals up and down the country. With the National Youth…